They say “there’s no place like home,” and no one knows that better than Mississippians! Between the delicious food, the people, and the state’s natural beauty, Mississippi has a lot to offer – and a lot to miss, should you choose to leave; here are 11 examples.
- Southern Hospitality
Gregory Morris/Flickr Leave Mississippi and you’ll quickly realize that “please, thank you, ma’am, and sir” won’t be thrown around as much.
- State Specialties
Lucianvenutian/Flickr You’ll definitely miss state-specific cuisine, which, depending on what region of the state you’re from, includes things such as fresh seafood, barbecue, slug burgers, and hot tamales.
- Comfort Food
Emily Carlin/Flickr From corn bread and collard greens to chicken and dumplings, the food in Mississippi can’t be beat. And let’s face it; they don’t call it comfort food for nothing!
- State Parks
Patrick Brown/Glistening Light Photography Filled with award-winning state parks, Mississippi is the place to enjoy nature and all that it has to offer.
- Diversity
Rian Castillo/Flickr Mississippi’s distinct regions mean that each part of the state has something different to offer. From the hills in the north to the coast in the south, when it comes to new experiences, Mississippi definitely delivers.
- Real Sweet Tea
Chiot’s Run/Flickr Mississippi is known for its sweet tea almost as much as its hospitality. Sadly, if you ask for sweet tea in other places, you’ll probably be met with either a glass of tea and sugar packets or hot tea. (The horror!)
- College Football
RebelNation1947/Flickr Obviously other places have college football; however, nobody does college football like Mississippi! From tailgating to well-known sports traditions, football in Mississippi is a unique (and amazing) experience.
- Outdoor Activities
Roger Smith/Flickr Mississippi’s ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing make it an outdoorsman’s paradise – something that is definitely hard to find elsewhere.
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
charliesupik.com Whether you grown your own produce, frequent local farmers markets, or visit one of the state’s many “u-pick” farms, access to fresh fruit and vegetables is definitely one of the many benefits of residing in Mississippi.
- Peace and Quiet
Brian Leon/Flickr There’s no better way to end a day than by relaxing on the porch and enjoying the peace and quiet (aside from the chirping crickets, of course). And to think, city-dwellers have no clue what “peace and quiet” actually sounds like.
- Everything
Brent Moore/Flickr From well-known sites and attractions to the kind-hearted residents, Mississippi definitely has a lot to offer.
What do you think you’d miss most if you left Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section below!
Gregory Morris/Flickr
Leave Mississippi and you’ll quickly realize that “please, thank you, ma’am, and sir” won’t be thrown around as much.
Lucianvenutian/Flickr
You’ll definitely miss state-specific cuisine, which, depending on what region of the state you’re from, includes things such as fresh seafood, barbecue, slug burgers, and hot tamales.
Emily Carlin/Flickr
From corn bread and collard greens to chicken and dumplings, the food in Mississippi can’t be beat. And let’s face it; they don’t call it comfort food for nothing!
Patrick Brown/Glistening Light Photography
Filled with award-winning state parks, Mississippi is the place to enjoy nature and all that it has to offer.
Rian Castillo/Flickr
Mississippi’s distinct regions mean that each part of the state has something different to offer. From the hills in the north to the coast in the south, when it comes to new experiences, Mississippi definitely delivers.
Chiot’s Run/Flickr
Mississippi is known for its sweet tea almost as much as its hospitality. Sadly, if you ask for sweet tea in other places, you’ll probably be met with either a glass of tea and sugar packets or hot tea. (The horror!)
RebelNation1947/Flickr
Obviously other places have college football; however, nobody does college football like Mississippi! From tailgating to well-known sports traditions, football in Mississippi is a unique (and amazing) experience.
Roger Smith/Flickr
Mississippi’s ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing make it an outdoorsman’s paradise – something that is definitely hard to find elsewhere.
charliesupik.com
Whether you grown your own produce, frequent local farmers markets, or visit one of the state’s many “u-pick” farms, access to fresh fruit and vegetables is definitely one of the many benefits of residing in Mississippi.
Brian Leon/Flickr
There’s no better way to end a day than by relaxing on the porch and enjoying the peace and quiet (aside from the chirping crickets, of course). And to think, city-dwellers have no clue what “peace and quiet” actually sounds like.
Brent Moore/Flickr
From well-known sites and attractions to the kind-hearted residents, Mississippi definitely has a lot to offer.
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